Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Grab Handle Door Left N/S Horizon Blue Metallic 391

Mercedes W169 W245 Rear Grab Handle Door Left N/S Horizon Blue Metallic is an original body component from the Door handles group, designed for installation on the rear left side of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Horizon Blue Metallic color, it allows for maintaining visual consistency of the bodywork and restoring full door opening functionality after a collision or wear of the factory handle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A1697600170-HBL
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A1697600170-HBL
• Substitutable numbers: A1697600170, A 169 760 01 70
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Door Handle
• Color: Horizon Blue Metallic - 391
• Category: Door Handles

Purpose and fitment

The presented handle has been designed specifically for Mercedes W169 and W245 series models and is intended for installation in the rear area, on the left side of the vehicle. Thanks to the factory mounting geometry and the correct body profile, it ensures precise fitment with the door, without the need for modifications or forced adjustments.

The original Mercedes origin ensures the preservation of proper grip ergonomics, correct mechanism operation, and compatibility with factory door construction solutions.

Color and body aesthetics

The handle is finished in the Horizon Blue Metallic shade, which allows for aesthetic matching to bodywork painted in the same color. The metallic coating gives the body a cohesive, orderly appearance and reduces the need for additional painting, provided the car has an identical paint code.

For owners who care about maintaining the original Mercedes styling, using a handle in the correct color translates into a uniform visual perception of the vehicle, without differences in shades or paint texture within the door area.

Characteristics of the used component

The item is offered as a used part, which in practice means a real reduction in repair costs while maintaining the manufacturer's original construction. A used door handle is a good solution in situations where the priority is a functional repair and maintaining the factory standard of workmanship, without the need to invest in a new component.

Choosing an original, used handle from Mercedes allows you to avoid problems typical of low-quality replacements, such as imprecise fitment, inferior mechanism operation, or differences in paint shade.

Function and role in door construction

The rear left handle is responsible for the proper operation of the passenger door or rear area, ensuring convenient opening and closing of the door panel from the outside. A correctly selected component:

• restores full functionality of access to the rear part of the cabin,
• eliminates problems with the door not closing or locking resulting from damage to the old handle,
• maintains the visual consistency of the entire side area of the body.

Thanks to the preservation of factory dimensions and shape, the installation proceeds in a predictable manner for an experienced mechanic or bodywork specialist, and the risk of leaks or looseness within the door area is minimized.

Repair expansion and selection of other components

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as external handles, covers, or additional mounting elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes door handles category.

For users interested in a broader modernization of a vehicle with a Mercedes diesel engine, information on refreshing the power unit may also be useful – this is described in detail in the article Second life of the Mercedes OM642 engine – how injectors and a turbocharger restore the power of the 3.0 V6 CDI, which discusses the characteristics, typical faults, and service action plan.